The Alchemy DDP-2 combines three components in one elegant piece of gear to give you the high-quality digital-to-analog converter, preamp and digital streamer. All combined in a single chassis only 1U high. The preamplifier offers maximum flexibility, while incorporating DAC and streaming functions to make the DDP-2 the centerpiece of your digital system.

• Dual DAC operating in digitally balanced mode
• Custom-selectable DSP filter profiles
• Configurable upsampling to 384kHz
• Selectable resolution enhancement
• Ultra-low phase-locked loop jitter filter
• MQA capable
• High-efficiency switching power supply for digital stages
• Home theater bypass mode
• Fully discrete FET, with DC servo-control
• Ultra-low-noise DC voltage regulators
• Digitally controlled analog volume control
• Toroidal transformer and linear power supply for analog stages
• Ethernet port for software updates, command and control
• 12V trigger with pass-through
• IR control and learning
• OLED display for clear user information

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. But can the 1/4 - 20 lug on top be taken out and then a 1/4 -20 screw be screwed into it from the top? I guess what I'm asking is if the hole on top is threaded.

A: The Rotator has a standard 1/4 male thread and it is not designed to take that out and be used direct with a male thread.It is 3/8ths female thread any way.

Q: 2. How many simultaneous streams can it encode?

A: The limit of how many simultaneous streams is not specified by Epiphan at the moment; however, we do know that with their Epiphan Cloud Management you can do 2+.

Q: 3. Will the Arca-Swiss plate fit on the Peak Design Travel Tripod?

A: As the Sunwayfoto DDP-64SiX Indexing Rotator for Panoramas includes an Arca-type dovetail plate that may be added onto the base of the unit, yes, it would be compatible for use on the Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod or the Peak Design Aluminum Travel Tripod.

Q: 4. How loud is this unit?

A: With the size of the device and metal housing, the fan noise should be negligible.

Q: 5. Will the B-Fi work with iTunes?

A: I do not see any iTunes compatibility. You are however able to stream Apple Music via Airplay from your iPhone/iPad.

Q: 6. What is the degree of detent interval? The description and the picture are different.

A: There are 4 different degrees of intervals according to the Sunwayfoto website; 8, 12, 15, and 18.

Q: 7. How can I change on the DDP-64M the top male 1/4-20 to a male 3/8 for use my female 3/8 ball head attachment?

A: The Sunwayfoto DDP-64M Indexing Rotator has a 3/8"-16 thread size. The 1/4"-20 is the adapter. It will fit onto a 3/8"-16 female.

Q: 8. Does the center 1/4 x 20 lug come out of the top? I'm asking because I have panoramic system consisting of rails that I would mount to the top of this, but there is only an unthreaded hole on my bottom rail and the screw would need to screw into this rotator from the top, just like the Nodal Ninja rotators work.

A: The 1/4 -20 attachment is a bushing adapter and is removable. The thread mount on the Sunwayfoto DDP-64M Indexing Rotator is 3/8 -16.

Q: 9. How do I edit the audio and video on this box?

A: This does not support video/audio editing. You can stream the video to a computer or record to an SD card, download that to a computer and edit from there.

Q: 10. Can this unit be powered by a V-Mount Battery ?

A: It can be but it is not designed to. You would have to find or make a D-tap adapter that can connect to the !2 VDC input on the Epiphan Pearl.